but are not described in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.
Cause and prerequisites
During conversions, the data from the tables for conversion
are temporarily stored in tables with the name "QCM<table_name>". These QCM tables are deleted for the corresponding table before each upgrade.
These tables are, however, not immediately deleted after being converted and so take up unnecessary database space.
Solution
As of Release 3.0D, the QCM tables will be automatically deleted after a sucessfully completed conversion.
Prior to Release 3.0D, you can delete these tables with DB means or the database utility.
Be sure to check, however, before deleting, whether the table is consistent. The database utility should not display a restart log or a conversion procedure termination. In addition, check whether the data of the original table is legible (e.g. by using transaction SE16). If application programs do not run correctly which use the affected original table, do not delete the QCM table yet.
Once you are certain that the QCM table is ready for deletion, you can delete on the database using 'sqlplus' or 'sqldba' (ORACLE), 'dbaccess' (INFORMIX), 'xutil' (ADABAS), 'ISQL/W' or 'Enterprise' under 'Manager->Tools-> Query Tool' (SQL Server in each case).
As of Release 3.0D, you can also use the database utility for deleting QCM tables. To do this, start transaction SE14 and select 'Extras->Invalid temp. table' in the menu bar. This displays all the QCM tables that can be deleted. Simply mark them and delete with the push of a button. QCM tables in which the conversion is not yet complete are not listed.